oldtime strongmen

I start a new series from old time strongman. First videos from Charles Rigolout - 115 kg one hand snatch with olympic bar.

I found a great article about it in allgemeine sportzeitung. I publish it my blog - sorry in hugarian language, please use translate program.

So I stumbled across this guy named Sergey Tsyrulnikov, a bodybuilder from Kasachstan and this guys strength is just absolute nuts. He's breaking chains, bending hammers and horseshoes, ripping soda cans apart.... In the Video you'll see Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw attempt to do some of these test...

I just finished reading Eugene Sandows book on training. although he did alot of heavy lifts he seemed to be a big proponent of lifting with light weights (not more then 5 lbs) and contracting the muscle hard at the same time. At first glance this seemed like Bodybuilding style "pump work" that...

I have recently gotten to 20 sets of 10 kb swings with 72lbs. This is the heaviest I have access to. I am planning to maintain my swings and keep perfect form by doing 10x10 and TGU’s like S&S (I have achieved (m)simple, @120lbs body weight) I am considering doing snatches, but not snatches for...

I just found references to accounts of fast running warriors in ancient times "carving" the soles of their feet (cut the nerves) so they could run barefoot. interesting that the "barefoot movement" in the running world is in fact a very old method. I wonder if anyone has any opinions on...

Hey all, Just read Eugene Sandow's "Strength and how to obtain it", after seeing him referenced by Pavel. I noticed however that alot of old timey strongmen used the light dumbbell system, with light weight and alot of reps. My question is how would you or Pavel incorporate it in your practice...

Hello, how's everyone doing? I am new here, but have pursued this forum from time to time. I am not sure how it works, but was wondering if I could get a response from Pavel on a few things, as I am a fan of Power to the People. I know he talks about the importance of low reps, but was...